HF 1135

1st Engrossment - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 02/22/2018 05:12pm

A bill for an act
relating to health; requiring that additional information be provided with dispensed
prescriptions; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 152.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [152.121] REQUIRED DISCLOSURES FOR PRESCRIPTION OPIOIDS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Required information. new text end

new text begin (a) When dispensing prescription opioids, a
dispenser must provide to a patient, the patient's agent, or the patient's caregiver, clear and
conspicuous written information, in plain language, about:
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new text begin (1) the addictive nature of opioids and the risks of opioid abuse; and
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new text begin (2) safe disposal of unused prescription opioids. This information must be consistent
with the requirements of section 152.105.
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new text begin (b) For purposes of this section, "dispenser" has the meaning provided in section 152.126,
subdivision 1.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Board of Pharmacy development of materials. new text end

new text begin The Board of Pharmacy shall
develop concise written text in plain language that a dispenser may use to comply with the
requirements of subdivision 1. The board shall make this text available to dispensers in the
state by posting it on the board's Web site in a format that allows dispensers to download
and print it for distribution.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2018.
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